BAP Professional Partner Representative
Edwin Gonzalez, MBA, Manager - AICPA Foundation Scholarship & Fellowship Program
BAP Professional Partner Association/Not-for-Profit/Organization
AICPA Foundation
About AICPA and the AICPA Foundation
Founded in 1887, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is dedicated to helping you launch and advance your CPA career. The AICPA connects you with fellow students and professionals, provides essential tools and resources for accounting success, and advocates for CPAs with lawmakers, regulators, and the public—making your transition from college to career smoother.
For aspiring CPAs, the AICPA offers student-focused resources, career advice at www.ThisWayToCPA.com, and continuing education to keep your skills sharp. Plus, since the AICPA creates and scores the Uniform CPA Exam, you’ll benefit from their commitment to high standards, helping you build credibility and prepare for a successful future as a CPA.
The AICPA Foundation is committed to supporting a diverse pipeline of future CPAs and aspiring accounting professors by offering scholarships and career development opportunities. Through these initiatives, the Foundation helps foster inclusion and opens doors for individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring the accounting profession continues to thrive and reflect the communities it serves.
About Edwin Gonzalez, MBA
Edwin manages several AICPA Foundation scholarships and engagement programs to attract, educate, and encourage students to pursue CPA licensure and support current CPAs pursuing accounting doctoral programs. He has several years of experience in higher education administration and student services with an emphasis on student financial aid. Edwin lives in Apex, NC, and frequently volunteers for Hire Heroes USA and Habitat for Humanity. Edwin earned a BBA from CUNY Baruch College and an MBA from North Carolina State University.
Representative Contact Information:
AICPA & CIMA
220 Leigh Farm Rd
Durham, NC 27707
Email: Edwin.Gonzalez@aicpa-cima.com
Website
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